Objective: To provide a stable management base and provide quality leadership through the implementation of sound business management and financial strategies that will enable Vision Employment Support Services to become a viable and sustainable service that is of benefit to our clients and the community.
I have a successful background in team-oriented management with thirty years of experience in business affairs. I have a professional approach to solving problems and have always been able to identify strategic objectives and can successfully implement ideas and plans.
As a founding Trustee, I saw the need for a unique service designed with all the emphasis on our clients needs. Although “Governance” issues required me to step down from the Board, I maintain an active relationship with our current Board.
I remain committed to developing our service to our clients and to providing the opportunity for our staff to develop and grow as employees of Vision and personally.

Background: I have had a diverse vocational background including working in the banking industry, security, computer operator, cashier, receptionist and retail worker. I went to Canterbury University in 1994 and spent four years doing a BA in English and Classics. I also completed my TESOL Certificate with a Merit Pass in 1996, and was an ESOL teacher for seven years.
At the end of 2004 I approached Vision Employment Support Services as an unemployed job seeker. Vision saw my potential, professionalism and positive attributes, and my future is now with Vision as an Employment Consultant.
This profession is very rewarding and I feel very honored to be part of the team in helping and supporting the clients in a situation that I have been in myself. The satisfaction comes from the accomplishments of placing our job seekers into permanent employment, and continuing strong business relationships with our clients and our employers..
My commitment to my work has with the support of the Management and Board of Vision, allowed me to study for the National Diploma in Employment Support. In June 2008, I am extremely proud to have passed my studies and become the first person in New Zealand to attain this new diploma. I look forward to using my new skills for the benefit of our clients. 

Background: I have very strong work ethics which encompass loyalty, integrity and the desire to help others. I strongly believe that every person is unique and possess their own skills and abilities..
During my career as an enrolled nurse, I have always strived to bring the same qualities of care to my work as I would while nursing someone.
I have a wide variety of experience gathered while working with an extensive range of people as well as different aspects of community involvement and organizations. Prior to accepting my position as Employment Consultant with Vision, I served as a Board Trustee for four years with three of them as Board Secretary. I have been privileged to be involved with Vision from its concept and to have had the opportunity to help with the development of the service from it.s small beginnings to the excellent service it provides to the community today. 
II consider myself to be a team player and enjoy meeting and becoming involved with a wide range of people. I feel very privileged to be part of the Vision team of people who are all dedicated in their desire to help disabled members of our community to find paid employment and to offer ongoing supports to our clients to help them to develop and grow in their choice of employment..

Background: With 20 years spent in the classroom teaching primary school age children, 25 years coaching high performance level athletes in the sport of gymnastics and 7 years in employment, I bring to Vision a range of related skills and experiences.
While working in employment I was involved very closely with a diverse range of community groups, employers and people seeking employment. One of my responsibilities was administering a fund to assist people with disabilities into employment. It was while involved in this work that I first came in contact with the team at Vision Employment Support Services. An important aspect of my work was assisting young people into apprenticeships.
I have also been heavily involved in community organizations, being the founder of the Avon City Gymnastic Club Inc. I was also involved in setting up Apprentice Training NZ in Canterbury, and was Chairperson for the first 2 years. ATNZ employed apprentices in the engineering field, and co-ordinated their employment and training until they completed their apprenticeship. At present I am one of the founding members and President of the Selwyn dog Training Club, a club that is now in its fifth year of operation.

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Hi, I'm Paul Irving and i am looking forward to contributing to the governence of Vision Employment Support Services Charitable Trust.
I am currently the Principal of Riccarton primary School. I am married with two children aged 9 and 10. I am an avid sportsman with wide interests in all sports but more so watching than playing these days. 

Background: My first introduction to Vision was when I was approached by Victoria Gallington to introduce some of their clients who were looking for employment. The first client I employed on behalf of the Canterbury District Health Board commenced work in July 2005. The service I manage for the Canterbury District Health Board now has five of Vision’s clients with various disabilities currently in it's employ. These staff are valuable assets to the team.
Over this time, I have developed a great working relationship with the management and team at vision and in 2006, Vision nominated me to ASENZ as ‘Employer of the year” an award that I am very proud to have received.
In 2007, I was approached by Vision and asked to consider a nomination to their Board of Trustees. They were looking at my skills and experience as an employer and thought that I would be able to make a good contribution to the Board.
The skills I feel I bring to the Board are the knowledge of what supports are required for staff who have a disability from an employers perspective. I have a good understanding of the support needs of the staff in the workplace to ensure a successful result for all concerned. Vision is a very proactive supported employment agency with an extremely dedicated team with whom I look forward to continuing to be associated with.

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